Rare surfing day in Golden Bay

New Zealand | Patons Rock

Average rating: 3.0

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Shoulder, even head high, clean surf is unusual for Golden Bay. Patons rock is a good compromise between exposure to an easterly swell and shelter from the SE wind, cross-off here with much shelter from the reef itself. Surprisingly good quality surf, breaking just a few times each winter. Bigger to the north, but the wind tends to be more of a problem there.